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Karl Bisson

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Trying to show what can be achieved with a small space and some basic equipment. If I can help or inspire even one person then it’s been a success.

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Want to know how i stay lean all year round at 47?

First I must stress that a great physique is built over years and not months, it’s a lifestyle and not just a quick fix for your upcoming holiday or wedding

My fitness and training started at 11 with 2 years of Thai Boxing before I started Boxing at 13 and I have carried on with it ever since

I moved into a new house 13-14 years ago and set up a home gym in my garage where I could use my experience and qualifications to train friends and family

At this time I decide to focus more on strength training and use boxing just for cardio

At the start of 2023 I tore my calf muscle and this halted my boxing training as skipping became impossible so I focused more than ever on strength and muscle building

BMI is important as you age but not as important as carrying muscle

Near the end of 2023 my house was hit by our first ever tornado and it caused some serious damage meaning that we had to move out for 13 months whist the house was repaired so I lost the use of the garage

During this time my boxing training dropped to just 1 15-20 minute pad session a week

I started to notice my weight climbing so I decided to use this opportunity to build a good bit of size which worked perfectly

Once home the boxing sessions started again and I’m currently doing 2 (shortened) boxing sessions a week along with 3/4 weight sessions

If you want to get lean then add more cardio and consume less calories. Walking is also great and I do around 15,000-20,000 steps per day through my work which all helps keep me in shape

Diet is obviously very important also but I don’t overthink this, I eat a lot but only when I’m hungry and not because of what time of day it is, this works for me

Just being active as you age will make the world of difference but strength training is where the real benefits are

Just make training and fitness part of your lifestyle

Nothing excessive after 40 as recovery and rest become more important than ever but just 3 short sessions a week will change your life

Need any advice on where to start or wandering what else works for me at 47 then DM me and let’s see if I can help

#fitafter40 #strongafter40 by @garage_trainer

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Thinking of making the gym part of your life and getting fit and strong at 40+?

The gym doesn’t just build your body, it builds your mind too

The body is just the proof

The biggest thing you build in the gym isn’t muscle

It’s discipline

You said you would train and you showed up

That’s where the transformation starts

Then discipline changes how you live

You become more patient

More consistent

More comfortable with discomfort

You stop waiting for the motivation and just make yourself do it no matter how your feeling

Eventually your body becomes the proof of all those times you showed up

Stronger

Leaner

More confident

The physique is visible but the real transformation happened within

Struggling to get in shape at 40+ or even unsure where to start? DM me and let’s see if I can help

#fitover40 #strongat40 #fitnessover40 #traintostayyoung #ageisjustanumber by @garage_trainer

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1. Build a body that works for you

You can still build muscle, strength and fitness well into your 40’s, 50’s and beyond. It’s not about chasing a younger looking body — it’s about building the strongest and fittest version of you now

2. Feel better in everyday life

Training isn’t just about what happens in the gym, more strength and fitness can make everyday things feel easier — carrying shopping, climbing stairs, playing with the kids, traveling, walking, the list is endless!

3. Invest in the years ahead 🥇

The goal isn’t to just look good today, it’s to stay strong, mobile and capable for the decades ahead. You can’t stop getting older but you can influence how well your body ages

Unfortunately the treadmill won’t give you the body you want after 40 but strength training will. It gives you that “toned” look, protects your bones and drives your metabolism in a way that cardio just can’t match

Are you between 40-55 and struggling with anything fitness related or even unsure where to start the journey. DM me and let’s see if I can help by @garage_trainer

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10 days ago

Of course we all like how being fit at 40+ makes us look but after 40 training and exercise becomes about more than just that

The best part for me is the way it makes me feel

I wake up with more energy

I feel strong

I feel confident in my clothes

Getting into great shape in your 40’s and 50’s will change your life

More confidence

More self respect

More capability as you age

You’ll stop thinking of your age as a drawback every time you do something physical

We’re not trying to be 25 again, we just want to be the best version of ourselves at 40+

To achieve this you don’t need to live like a professional athlete or spend 2 hours in the public/home gym every day

You just need a simple plan that fits in with your life and the consistency and encouragement to follow it through

Looking better is great but feeling better is the real transformation

If your 40 to 55 years old and you want to change your life, DM me and let’s see if I can help with advice or direction

If this post is not for you but you think you might know someone who could benefit from it then please consider sharing

It could be the first step to a new healthier life by @garage_trainer

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15 days ago

Nothing kills you faster than your own mind. Don’t stress over things that are out of your control 💯

#fitness #training #ripped #shredded #midweekmotivation by @garage_trainer

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7 months ago

If you have something you feel is worth showing then show it

Don’t be put off by what people might think or say

You only live once 💯

#ripped #shredded #mondaymotivation #liveyourlifeforyou #trainhard by @garage_trainer

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8 months ago

Your hardest lift will always be lifting your butt of the couch 💯

#fitness #bulking #mondaymotivation #ificandoityoucantoo #bestrongerthanyourstrongestexcuse by @garage_trainer

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9 months ago

After an incredible holiday to end the year I’m starting 2026 as I mean to go on. Motivated to consistently improve myself in every way.

I can already feel that this year is going to be a belter

#2026 #bestyearyet #fitnessgoals #happylife #letsgetshredded by @garage_trainer

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9 months ago

You should grow older “gracefully” they say

I am 💯

I guess my “gracefully” just looks different to theirs

#homegym #athomefitness #homegymsetup #fitathome #workoutanywhere #trainhard by @garage_trainer

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a year ago

Time to get shredded! 🔪🔪

Let’s Rock and Roll!

#bodybuilding #muscle #gym #bulk #cut #healthy #bodygoals #ripped #shredded #fitnesstips #fitnessbody #gymtime #noexcuses #healthyliving #fitnessinspiration #traininglifestyle by @garage_trainer

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a year ago

Life humbles you

As you grow older you stop chasing the big things and start valuing the little things. Alone time, enough sleep, a good diet, long walks and quality time with loved ones. Simplicity becomes the ultimate goal 💯

#motivation #fit #training #health #fitfam #abs #positivevibes by @garage_trainer

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a year ago

Be that person that takes everything life throws at them and then comes back stronger

Tough times don’t last but tough people do 💯

#fitnesslifestyle #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #ripped #abs by @garage_trainer

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a year ago